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Festive evening of networking and celebration to come to Weymouth next month

The Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce (WPCC) will hold its annual Christmas party at Oliveto in Weymouth on Friday, November 27

10 October 2026
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Three arrests and anti-social behaviour crackdown in busy week of action

Weymouth and Portland police make three arrests in week of neighbourhood action

9 October 2026
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Portland veteran loses almost £3,000 after bank scam call over fake payment

Portland veteran Ian Lewis lost close to £3,000 in a Lloyds bank scam. He urges pensioners to beware fake fraud calls and never move their savings.

8 October 2026
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Dorset prison monitoring boards seeking volunteers to improve life behind bars

The Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) at HMP The Verne and HMP Portland are seeking new volunteers to help improve life behind bars across Dorset.

6 October 2026
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Tributes paid to former mayor and 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to town

Tributes have been paid to former mayor of Weymouth and Portland, councillor and community champion Peter Rendall, who has died aged 89.

5 October 2026
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The day 400 passengers watched their liner become stranded on Dorset rocks

A historic photograph recalls the dramatic grounding of the German liner Bulow near Portland Bill in 1914 when hundreds of passengers had to be rescued

4 October 2026
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Beach road traffic delays to ease after changes to traffic management

At Portland Beach Road, we required changes to the traffic management following significant delays earlier this week.

2 October 2026
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'Islanders feel trapped' as temporary traffic lights spark huge delays

RESIDENTS have spoken of being stuck in traffic for up to an hour as temporary traffic lights continue to cause lengthy delays between Weymouth and Portland

2 October 2026
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Severe delays as roadworks continue to cause disruption along major route

There are long delays between Weymouth and Portland on the A354 due to roadworks near the Ferrybridge area.

1 October 2026
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Long delays along main route due to road works and temporary traffic lights

Long delays are being reported on the A354 Portland Road in both directions at Whitehead Drive, with congestion stretching back to Buxton Road in Weymouth and onto Portland

30 September 2026
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Man 'attacked and robbed' at cash point at petrol station

A MAN has been attacked and robbed whilst using a cash machine at a service station on Portland, police said.

28 September 2026
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Derelict building made safe after reports of anti-social behaviour

A vacant building in the Weymouth and Portland area has been made safe after reports of anti-social behaviour linked to the site.

28 September 2026
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Man carrying post box 650 miles across England to get people talking about loneliness

A Weymouth adventurer is hauling a cast-iron postbox from Carlisle to Portland Bill to raise awareness of loneliness.

26 September 2026
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Atlantic bluefin tuna caught on camera off Portland

Several Atlantic bluefin tuna were spotted hunting off Portland Bill, as UK sightings slowly increase.

25 September 2026
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Dorset port call before vessel heads for Tenerife

Cargo vessel Star Valencia was spotted at Portland Port during a recent visit before continuing its journey across the Atlantic towards Spain's Canary Islands.

24 September 2026
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Government minister hails Weymouth and Portland as leading visitor destination

Tourism and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock MP visited a number of key attractions in Weymouth and Portland, to highlight the importance of tourism and sport to Dorset's economy

24 September 2026
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Overnight roadworks to close part of high street

Motorists in Portland are being advised to plan ahead as overnight roadworks will bring a road closure and temporary traffic changes to Fortuneswell next month.

23 September 2026
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Tickets selling fast for theatre's production of Calendar Girls

A heartwarming story of friendship, courage and community spirit will take to the stage on Portland as the Royal Manor Theatre Company presents Calendar Girls

23 September 2026
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Caravan stolen from car park on Portland

A stolen caravan was towed away in the early hours of the morning on Portland.

22 September 2026
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Road closed after water leak discovered

An emergency road closure is in place on Spring Gardens in Portland

22 September 2026

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